.They exhibit
Success and Excellence often both! But what is the difference? Success often
means exceeding the achievements of other people.

Excellence means being
better tomorrow than you were yesterday; matching your practice with your
potential.

In any event we recognize and applaud both!

.
Character is an evaluation of moral and mental qualities. It's subjective – one
person may evaluate character on the basis of virtue, another may consider
fortitude, courage, loyalty, or honesty. True character happens when we focus on
qualities such as: truthfulness, diligence, obedience, loyalty and courage.

Heroes exhibit traits such as self sacrifice, bravery, and commitment to
doing the right thing regardless of the personal cost.

Everyday Heroes
are men and women of special character - often our moms and dads.

.Courage is the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty or
intimidation. It is both physical courage (facing physical pain, hardship, and
threat of death) and moral courage (facing shame, scandal, and discouragement.)
Courage is also known as fortitude.

.Loyalty, (English derived) came
into use in the early part of the 15th century meaning fidelity to one's oath or
in service. Today it is used to describe employee satisfaction with their
organization, and whether or not they exit or stay.

.Honesty is the
quality of communicating and acting truthfully and with fairness, as best one is
able. It is related to truth as a value. Superficially, honesty means simply,
stating facts and views as best one truly believes them to be.

Buddist
version: Real honesty is being honest about what your potentials are. True
honesty stretches us from where we are to what our possibilities are.

.Honor comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an
individual or of a group. .Diligence - the state or quality of pursuing
goals with conviction, persistence and dedication - sometimes refusing to give
up under trying circumstances.